Uber and The Pros and Cons of Product ( or Service) Development
Another perfect article from The Hustle for students learning about growth, decision making and Ansoff's Matrix.Uber has set up Ubereats, using the same drivers to deliver food from hundreds of...
Do Socially-Responsible Businesses Perform Better?
15 minutes of A Level & IB Business gold-dust here for all students who want to develop their understanding of corporate social responsibility.
The John Lewis Christmas Ad for 2016
It's here - the John Lewis Christmas advert for 2016!
Join Us for A Level Business Strong Foundations
We're all set for the first A Level Business Strong Foundations student workshops later this term!
Toblerone Fans Miss the Point
Toblerone have altered the look of the classic Toblerone chocolate bar by increasing the gap between the 'triangles' to reduce the weight of what was the 400g and 170g bars.
Save the baby or the painting?! A great starter on short-termism!
Courtesy of the Will MacAskill, Professor of Philosophy at Oxford University and author of Doing Good Better, this is an excellent way to introduce decision-making, short-termism and CSR. The...
Exchange Rates and Inflation: The Impact of Brexit on Business Costs
Bad news for fish finger-loving, crisp munching, Marmite-craving students and teachers. The significant fall in the value of the Pound compared with the Euro and Dollar is starting to create cost...
Global Strategy: Netflix and Amazon Take Different Approaches to Expansion into India
This is a terrific short video that is perfect for all students wanting to compare and contrast different strategies for entering international markets.
Growth Strategy: Snapchat Looks to Raise $4bn from the Stock Market
Snap Inc. (owners of Snapchat) is looking to raise around $4bn as it moves from being a private to a public company via a stock market flotation.
The Biz Quiz - 6 November 2016
The Biz Quiz returns from its half-term break with 10 more questions on business news stories over the holidays.
Kellogg's Cereal Sales aren't Grrrrreat
Kellogg's have reported its seventh successive drop in quarterly in the third quarter of 2016.
Pound Coin Problems
The treasury has said that businesses should start getting ready for the introduction of the new 12 sided pound coin which comes into circulation in March 2017.
Leadership Under Pressure - Stephen Hester & RBS
This is a fascinating interview with, and profile of Stephen Hester - the former CEO of RBS.
Paula Nickolds has been appointed the new Managing Director of John Lewis Partnership. A career-long partner at JLP, Paula Nickolds is the first woman to lead the business in its 150+ year history.
Does the Uber Ruling Threaten the Gig Economy?
It has been described as one of the most significant employment rulings for decades and it has major implications for firms operating in what is known as the "gig economy".
Economic Environment Student Activity – Buying a House
A great independent activity to help students understand the importance of changes in the economic environment; students use the various web-links provided to purchase a house and arrange a mortgage.
The written assurances given by the UK Government to Nissan guaranteeing that its operations in the UK will remain "competitive" are a significant moment in the relationship between government and...
Greggs - Scone, but not forgotten!
Greggs, the (very) popular bakery chain has decided to stop selling scones across all of its 1,700 shops across the country and its customers aren't impressed.
The Battle for Breakfast
Research from NPD, the market information group indicates that we are increasingly grabbing the first meal of the day out of the house.
Edexcel A Level Business (Year 2) Course Companion
We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of our digital Course Companion for Edexcel A Level Business Theme 3 & Theme 4.